What to Put in your Bridal Emergency Kit

As I was writing a blog post with tips for planning weddings a while back, one of my suggestions was to have a bridal emergency kit with you on the day of. As a photographer, this is something I always carry with me, and it has come in handy more than a few times! So I decided to expand upon that post and create this one outlining some important things to put in your bridal emergency kit. (This would also make a fantastic bridal shower or Christmas gift for a future bride!)

  • Bobby pins

  • Hair ties

  • Extra earring backs

  • Safety pins

  • Sewing kit

  • Scissors

  • Tissue

  • Feminine products

  • Nail file

  • Bandaids

  • Double-sided tape

  • Body glue (great for keeping jewelry in place)

  • Q-tips

  • Lotion

  • Chapstick

  • Dental floss

  • Toothbrush/toothpaste

  • Stain remover wipes

  • Advil/Tylenol

  • Breath mints

  • Bug spray (for outdoor weddings)

  • Lighter

  • AA batteries

  • Pen

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Bridal Emergency Kit | Charlotte Wedding Photographer

On my wedding day, I put on my dress, and it was TOO BIG! I had apparently lost a few pounds after the alterations were complete. We tried to safety pin it, but that wouldn’t work. Thankfully, one of my bridesmaids, Angela, had a sewing kit and was able to add a few stitches so that my dress stayed up! That’s what motivated me to add a sewing kit to my wedding emergency kit!

Photo by Carol McDaniel Photography

Bridal Emergency Kit | Wedding Planning

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Pinch Provisions has a variety of wedding day emergency kits for brides, bridesmaids, and moms! Click here to see their products on Amazon!

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What other suggestions would you put into a bridal emergency kit?

Kimberly Cauble is a teacher and wedding & portrait photographer in the Charlotte, NC area who has been photographing families, seniors, and weddings since 2012. She has shot over 50 weddings.

Kimberly Cauble is a teacher and wedding & portrait photographer in the Charlotte, NC area who has been photographing families, seniors, and weddings since 2012. She has photographed over 85 weddings and loves people, the art of photography, and sharing what she has learned with others!

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